The Life and Death of St Paul
Saul's early actions have impacted early Christianity in today's society. Saul was the first King of Israel, fought two successful wars against the Ammonites and the Philistines and was a major role model for Early Christians. The conversion of Paul the Apostle was an event that led him to stop persecuting early Christians and to become a follower of Jesus. St Paul visited around 48 different cities while on his journeys, such as Spain, Jerusalem, Arabia, Rome and Athens. He also wrote 14 significant letters to many communities of Christians, specifically to the Romans, Corinthians and Galatians. He wrote these letters to the Church communities; expressing his passionate and faith towards Jesus hoping to be accepted into their Church.
Paul's life was heavily influenced by his vision of the resurrected Christ on the road to Damascus. This changed his whole life. The call by the risen Lord to Paul made his relationship with Jesus the centre of his life. Jesus was his Lord, the one he was proud to serve, the one whose sufferings he was prepared to share because of his passionate conviction of the reality of his relationship with Jesus. We cannot understand Paul and his writings if we do not fully appreciate that at the heart of his mission was his sense of being close to Christ and loved by him.
The Council of Jerusalem was led by St Paul and and his companion Barnabas, and was appointed to exchange options with the elders of the Church of Jerusalem. Problems and issues arrised multiple times but were then quickly resolved by Paul. This demonstrates the willingness to make compromises on certain issues in order to maintain peace and unity in the Church.
The Bible does not tell us the exact date of St Paul's death, but evidence suggests that Paul's death occurred after his fifth missionary journey which ended in 67 A.D. He was likely to be beheaded as a Martyr by the Romans under Emperor Nero. But, his death is still uncertain and is not fully confirmed.
Paul's life was heavily influenced by his vision of the resurrected Christ on the road to Damascus. This changed his whole life. The call by the risen Lord to Paul made his relationship with Jesus the centre of his life. Jesus was his Lord, the one he was proud to serve, the one whose sufferings he was prepared to share because of his passionate conviction of the reality of his relationship with Jesus. We cannot understand Paul and his writings if we do not fully appreciate that at the heart of his mission was his sense of being close to Christ and loved by him.
The Council of Jerusalem was led by St Paul and and his companion Barnabas, and was appointed to exchange options with the elders of the Church of Jerusalem. Problems and issues arrised multiple times but were then quickly resolved by Paul. This demonstrates the willingness to make compromises on certain issues in order to maintain peace and unity in the Church.
The Bible does not tell us the exact date of St Paul's death, but evidence suggests that Paul's death occurred after his fifth missionary journey which ended in 67 A.D. He was likely to be beheaded as a Martyr by the Romans under Emperor Nero. But, his death is still uncertain and is not fully confirmed.
St Paul's Symbol
Below is a symbol I have made to represent St Paul. I have included a Cross, Praying Hands and a Bible. I have included the Crucifix because it represents Paul's Christian background and his devotion to Jesus. In his letters, he writes about how significant Jesus Christ was, and how the Crucifix is an important symbol to remember him by. The Praying Hands represent St Paul's dedication to his Faith, and his connection with Jesus and the Church. These hands also show how prayers influenced his life and also effected his 14 letters. And the final symbol I have included is the Bible. This is significant because St Paul has written many letters which are all featured in the New Testament. Paul also referred to the Bible and Gospels during his life and had a large influence on his faith and his beliefs. Overall, this symbol is very meaningful towards St Paul, and reflects the many aspects of St Paul's life.